On February 23, 2025, a game-changing report shook the global tech industry. The Semiconductor Technology Competitiveness Assessment Report released by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP) sparked widespread discussion and deep reflection worldwide. This report, which reflects the insights of 39 leading Korean experts, highlights that China has now overtaken South Korea in core semiconductor technology areas such as memory chips, AI chips, and power semiconductors. South Korea, however, maintains a slight edge in manufacturing processes and commercialization capabilities. This conclusion sharply contrasts with a similar report from three years ago, when Korean experts were still confident in their nation's technological leadership. Now, China's rapid advancement in semiconductor technology is not only redrawing the global semiconductor landscape but also prompting a reevaluation of technological innovation and market competition dynamics. In this context, the SMBJ20CA transient voltage suppression diode, as a key electronic component, offers a microcosmic perspective of this transformation through its technological features and market applications.

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The Leap of China’s Semiconductor Technology

Since the 20th century, semiconductor technology has been at the core of global technological progress and industrial upgrades. From personal computers to smartphones, from cloud computing to artificial intelligence, each breakthrough in semiconductor technology has driven the wave of the information age. However, the complexity of the semiconductor industry and its technological barriers have long kept it under the dominance of a few developed countries. In recent years, the Chinese government has placed high importance on the development of the semiconductor industry, achieving rapid progress and even surpassing others by increasing R&D investments, optimizing industrial structures, and promoting international cooperation.

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The KISTEP report points out that China has made significant strides in the memory chip sector, especially in NAND flash memory and DRAM, narrowing the gap with global leaders. In the AI chip field, China has accelerated research and development of AI chips and their application, leveraging vast data resources and application scenarios, thus driving the popularization and deepening of AI technology. Moreover, in the power semiconductor sector, Chinese companies have made technological breakthroughs in key products such as IGBTs and MOSFETs, enhancing the performance and reliability of domestic equipment.

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The Technological Value of the SMBJ20CA Transient Voltage Suppression Diode

In the global semiconductor race, the SMBJ20CA transient voltage suppression diode stands out as a key component for ensuring the stable operation of electronic devices, thanks to its unique performance characteristics. With a reverse working voltage (Vrwm) of 20V, it effectively prevents current from passing through and protects the circuit from damage under normal operating conditions. When transient overvoltage occurs, the SMBJ20CA’s breakdown voltage (ranging from a minimum of 22.2V to a maximum of 25.5V) allows it to quickly respond, clamping the overvoltage to a safe level. Its maximum clamping voltage is 32.4V, significantly reducing potential damage to sensitive electronic components. Additionally, with a reverse leakage current (Ir) of just 5μA, the SMBJ20CA lowers power consumption and improves overall circuit energy efficiency.

A New Landscape and Challenges in Technological Competition

The rise of China’s semiconductor technology has not only changed the global semiconductor industry's competitive landscape but also had a profound impact on the global tech ecosystem. On the one hand, it has fostered greater exchange and collaboration in semiconductor technology, driving innovation and progress. On the other hand, it has raised concerns globally about semiconductor industry security and supply chain stability. In response, countries around the world are strengthening strategic planning and policy support for the semiconductor industry, striving to secure favorable positions in the global semiconductor market.

For Chinese companies, facing fierce competition in the global semiconductor industry, it is crucial to maintain strategic focus, drive development through innovation, and continually improve their independent innovation capabilities. At the same time, they must enhance international cooperation, actively participate in the global division of labor, and collectively promote the prosperity and development of semiconductor technology. Only through these efforts can they remain resilient amidst the global semiconductor industry's transformation and contribute Chinese wisdom and strength to building a shared future for humanity.

In conclusion, the rise of China’s semiconductor technology and the technological value of the SMBJ20CA transient voltage suppression diode together form a microcosm of the new global technology competition landscape. In this era filled with both challenges and opportunities, we look forward to more innovative products like the SMBJ20CA emerging to help drive the prosperity and development of the global semiconductor industry.

About Slkor：

Slkor has research and development offices in Busan, South Korea, Beijing, China, and Suzhou, China. Most of the wafer manufacturing and packaging and testing are carried out within China. The company employs and collaborates with individuals and organizations worldwide, with a laboratory for product performance and reliability testing and a central warehouse located at its headquarters in Shenzhen. Slkor has filed for over a hundred invention patents, offers more than 2,000 product models, and serves over ten thousand customers globally. Its products are exported to countries and regions including Europe, the Americas, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, making it one of the rapidly growing semiconductor companies in recent years. With well-established management systems and streamlined workflows, Slkor has rapidly enhanced the brand awareness and reputation of its "SLKOR" brand through its outstanding quality and standardized services. Its product range includes three major series: diodes, transistors, and power devices, with recent introductions of new products such as Hall elements and analog devices, expanding its presence in sensors, Risc-v microcontrollers, and other product categories.